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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,097.76, 357,142.74 and 95,939.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,097.76, 357,142.74 and 95,939.61 is: 143,907.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,097.76 : 357,142.74 = 95,939.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,097.76/357,142.74 = 95,939.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,097.76x = 357,142.74 × 95,939.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,097.76x = 34,264,135,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,264,135,189.93/238,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,907.84

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